I heard the present application on 6 April, 2016. I delivered an ex tempore judgment in which I dismissed the application with costs on a punitive scale. I considered the matter as having been put to rest. More
CHIKOWERO J and I heard oral submissions on the law in this matter because the law requires a judge to seek the concurrence of another judge before correcting proceedings of the lower court or tribunal. Where oral submissions are made, it is desirable for both judges to be present in case the Judges may both and each require clarification by counsel. More
The plaintiff seeks compensation in the sum of US$700-00 for the repairs he carried out on the leased premises together with loss of business in the sum of US$45 793-00 from the defendant and costs of suit. The defendant counterclaimed for arrear rentals of US$2 254-00, holding over damages calculated from 1 January 2010 to the date of eviction, operational costs in the sum of US$2 283-47, interest on these sums at the prescribed rate, eviction and costs on the higher scale. More
Plaintiff is a minor assisted by his Curator Ad Litem Ms Rose Mhasho. On 8 September 2012 plaintiff in the morning whilst playing with other children suffered a high electric voltage shock as a result of coming in contact with a live high voltage cable. As a consequence of the high voltage shock plaintiff sustained extensive and severe burns and other very serious injuries described as gangrenous left upper limb and numerous deep burns to the scalp, face, right lower limb and the back of the chest. Plaintiff was hospitalised for 2 months at Chitungwiza Central Hospital. While in hospital... More
This is a review application wherein the following relief is sought:-
“1. The decision of the first respondent recommending the demotion of the
applicant to a lower rank in the employ of the fourth respondent is unlawful
and of no force and effect.
2. That the decision of the third respondent in discharging applicant from the
employ of fourth respondent is unlawful, invalid and of no force and effect.
3. That the applicant be reinstated in the employ of the forth respondent on full
pay and benefits with effect from the date of dismissal.
4. That fourth respondent pays the... More
